Michael Cochrane is a masterful jazz pianist whose five‑decade career has made him one of the most respected creative voices in the area.   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978812475382?aff=oddtdtcreator Michael Cochrane   Pianist • Composer • Educator • Modern Jazz Craftsman Michael Cochrane is a masterful jazz pianist whose five‑decade career has made him one of the most respected...

Juanga Lakunza sound bridges the rhythmic fire of Latin jazz with the harmonic sophistication of the contemporary jazz traditionTrombonist • Composer • Jazz & Latin Jazz InnovatorJuanga Lakunza is an internationally seasoned trombonist, composer, and educator whose sound bridges the rhythmic fire of Latin jazz with the harmonic sophistication of the contemporary jazz tradition. Born...

Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Amina Figarova stands among the most distinctive creative voices in modern jazzAmina Figarova — Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Amina Figarova stands among the most distinctive creative voices in modern jazz. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, she began her musical journey as a prodigious classical pianist, graduating from the Baku Conservatory...

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Colombian vocalist Manuela Zapata Arbeláez is one of the most compelling young voices emerging on today’s Latin jazz scene.     https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rutgers-ijs-presents-manuela-zapata-arbelaez-quintet-tickets-1978815963816?aff=oddtdtcreator Manuela Zapata Arbeláez Quintet Colombian vocalist Manuela Zapata Arbeláez is one of the most compelling young voices emerging on today’s Latin jazz scene. Born in Cartago, Colombia, she discovered her musical calling in...

Check out drum master Steve Johns and his all-star band Mythology featuring Monte Croft, John Hart, Greg Murphy, and Joris TeepeFEATURING MONTE CROFT - VIBES, JOHN HART - GUITAR, GREG MURPHY - PIANO, JORIS TEEPE - BASS, AND STEVE JOHNS - DRUMS.ABOUT STEVE JOHNSFor over three decades, drummer Steve Johns has been a major presence...